Jared Bednar offered some interesting comments on Gabriel Landeskog's status for Game 1 of the Avalanche's clash with the Stars.

Speculation surrounds Gabriel Landeskog's status, with Colorado Avalanche Head Coach Jared Bednar offering a hint ahead of their critical playoff showdown with the Dallas Stars.

According to B/R Open Ice, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Friday that Landeskog "is an option" for the Avs during their upcoming first-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars. After skating with the team and getting back into playing condition, Landeskog was temporarily sent to the Avs' AHL affiliate in the Colorado Eagles.